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Jess S: Top 10 Favorite Birth Stories!
When I met Jessica she told me about her prior labor. She described it as traumatic, but made me aware that she had done a lot of work...
Melissa Duenas
Oct 26, 20239 min read
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A healing VBAC - Jennifer G
When Jennifer originally setup a consult with me, I recognized the name right away. She had called me just a couple years earlier looking...
Melissa Duenas
May 16, 20235 min read
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Rosie: First time mom
We arrived to the hospital at 6pm. The nurses and midwives watched Rosie labor. One of the nurses, Katherine, engaged Rosie and the first th
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Jul 1, 20195 min read
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Michaela: En caul hospital birth
The doctor standing next to me motioned with his hand that he wanted Michaela to flip over and Jen, very politely said, "She's doin
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Apr 25, 20195 min read
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Diane: A doula's home birth
Quinn and Theresa, Diane's mother, were present and their anxious energy was palpable. Every time Diane would moan they would go by her
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Apr 21, 20196 min read
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"Just you and I defying gravity..."
Stephanie sent me some messages and pictures of her skin and was diagnosed with something worse, shingles at 38 weeks pregnant. She was mise
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Feb 11, 20198 min read
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VBA2C makes 7
I remember meeting Felicia for the first time like it was yesterday. My schedule was full for the month she was due, but she said a...
Melissa Duenas Mama Warrior Doula
Jan 31, 20196 min read
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